A 12-year veteran, Thomas is the Dolphins' all-time leading tackler. He turns 35 in September. He missed all but five games for Miami last year with a concussion and post-concussion migraines.

Thomas indicated he would like to play for a contending NFL team, one "that makes sense for me," he told The Miami Herald.

Rosenhaus said earlier in the week that he would continue negotiations with the Patriots.
The Saints are obviously intent on upgrading their linebacking corp. On Tuesday, former Carolina linebacker Dan Morgan, also a Rosenhaus client, visited New Orleans.

Thomas was also scheduled to visit with the Dallas Cowboys sometime this week.